ESPN: Saints' Hau'oli Kikaha learning to become more than just a pass-rusher

jeanpierre · 07-02-2015, 07:41 AM

Mike Triplett, ESPN Staff Writer

METAIRIE, La. -- Hau'oli Kikaha figures he might have run downfield covering a tight end once in his entire college career at Washington, where he racked up 32 sacks over the past two years as one of the nation's top pass-rushers.

But coverage is becoming a regular part of Kikaha's repertoire now that he's a rookie outside linebacker with the New Orleans Saints.

"It's kind of half and half," said Kikaha, who embraced the challenge of learning his new responsibilities from the moment his senior year ended.

"It's something that I knew that I'd be working on this entire offseason," said the 6-foot-3, 246-pounder, who expected NFL teams would project him as a 3-4 outside linebacker. "So I've been working on it a ton, and I feel like I'm a lot more comfortable now. Things are easier, my eyes and my feet and my hands. It just kind of clicks a lot better than it had in the past."

Kikaha said he's excited to keep growing and show what he's worth. That attitude has been evident to those around him...

Source: Saints' Hau'oli Kikaha learning to become more than just a pass-rusher - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN

Reads like this have it looking like we're finally moving to the 3-4 defense...

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	ESPN: Saints' Hau'oli Kikaha learning to become more than just a pass-rusher Mike Triplett, ESPN Staff Writer METAIRIE, La. -- Hau'oli Kikaha figures he might have run downfield covering a tight end once in his entire college career at Washington, where he racked up 32 sacks over the past two years as one of the nation's top pass-rushers. But coverage is becoming a regular part of Kikaha's repertoire now that he's a rookie outside linebacker with the New Orleans Saints. "It's kind of half and half," said Kikaha, who embraced the challenge of learning his new responsibilities from the moment his senior year ended. "It's something that I knew that I'd be working on this entire offseason," said the 6-foot-3, 246-pounder, who expected NFL teams would project him as a 3-4 outside linebacker. "So I've been working on it a ton, and I feel like I'm a lot more comfortable now. Things are easier, my eyes and my feet and my hands. It just kind of clicks a lot better than it had in the past." Kikaha said he's excited to keep growing and show what he's worth. That attitude has been evident to those around him... Source: Saints' Hau'oli Kikaha learning to become more than just a pass-rusher - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN Reads like this have it looking like we're finally moving to the 3-4 defense...
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